Moving out of the home you shared with a partner can bring upa lot of emotions.
This can be super weird when your ex is, like,right there.
It may be a new experience for you, but professional movers see it all the time.
If theres potential its a little more combustible, then its always valuable to let the movers know."
Ive been there and all of my friends have been there.
“Communication is very key, even if youre breaking up,” says Collazo.
He also adds that you should be sure youre serious before going through with this.
Explain what day the moving will happen and which items you will be taking.
Work out, in advance, how youre divvying up shared items.
Dont let this wait until moving day, which is stressful enough as it is.
Prioritize your safety
The circumstances of a breakup are always unique.
In any case, understand the safety concerns here.
Graber advises that you should really think through whether both former partners should be around on moving day.
In that case, they may need to communicate.
Divvying items, maintaining elements of the property, and jointly communicating needs with the movers are all important.
Just let the mover know in advance what the deal is.
Solomon adds that you should also consider the implications of different sizes of moving teams.
If you’re doing this while your ex is gone, consider the big team.
Its the end of an era.
Research your moving company and venture to find one thats locally owned, communicative, and personable.
Also keep in mind that though you might feel like youre alone, youre really not.
Solomon says that he estimates 10 to 15% of the moves his company assists with are breakups.
Collazo estimates that half of his moves are couples, either moving in together or moving apart.
